The Reds winger scored the opening goal in Switzerland's friendly defeat to Germany but is struggling to nail down a place in the first team at the City Ground
Leigh Curtis Derby County Writer
14:34, 29 Mar 2026Updated 14:54, 29 Mar 2026
Nottingham Forest's Dan Ndoye
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Nottingham Forest's Dan Ndoye(Image: PA)
Dan Ndoye admits he also asks himself why he does not play more minutes for Nottingham Forest after starring for Switzerland in their 4-3 defeat to Germany.
The winger impressed during the friendly clash and gave Switzerland the lead when he latched onto a pass from Granit Xhaka.
But Liverpool's Florian Wirtz went onto steal the show for Germany by scoring two brilliant goals and then registered two assists as they won 4-3.
Ndoye, however, caught the eye for the Swiss and his performance drew plenty of praise despite his struggle to nail down a place in Forest's first team under Vitor Pereira.
And speaking to RTS after Switzerland's defeat, he said: "I don’t get many minutes at club level, but today I showed I have some quality.
"I feel great with Switzerland. Why don’t I play for Nottingham Forest? I ask myself that too.
“It’s been a while since my first goal against Germany at Euro 2024.
“Being decisive against a team like that is always a pleasure. When I get the chance to play, I always give it my all."
Ndoye had initially made a bright start to his career at Forest having joined the club from Bologna last summer.
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He scored in the opening game of the season against Brentford under former manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
His next goal came in a 3-2 defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League which are his only Forest goals to date.
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He has also scored three goals for Switzerland. His last start for Forest came in the Premier League in a 3-0 defeat to Everton in December.